Side Order of Life
Lifetime | Release Date: July 15, 2007
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
61
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 14 Critic Reviews
Positive:
8
Mixed:
6
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
The Hollywood ReporterRay Richmond
Season 1 Review: A very un-Lifetime-like drama with sharp comedic overtones, one so well-constructed that dudes won't even feel the need to check their gender at the door. Read full review
80
VarietyBrian Lowry
Season 1 Review: The intriguing pilot takes its time, leaving an element of mystery surrounding the show's direction, but if the entree remains equal to this appetizer, the cable net may have a prestige show on its hands. Read full review
70
Baltimore SunDavid Zurawik
Season 1 Review: There is nothing as original in Side Order of Life as the metaphysical puppet, but there is enough promise to return for a second week - to see whether Jenny is wise enough to learn from the pain. Read full review
70
The New York TimesAlessandra Stanley
Season 1 Review: Ms. Coughlan somehow manages to lay low in the part and let supporting actors propel the comedy. Read full review
70
Boston GlobeMatthew Gilbert
Season 1 Review: Coughlan smartly underplays Jenny's reaction to the thought of losing her friend. But Nagle and her writers plug a farcical charge into the show that is quickly annoying. Read full review
70
Chicago TribuneMaureen Ryan
Season 1 Review: The theme of the show is a metaphor for how McIntyre will start to dive into her life and listen to "wake-up calls from the universe." It's a slender concept, and the series may not stand out enough in this crowded summer season. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineMatt Roush
Season 1 Review: This warm and fuzzy show could grow on you. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesRobert Lloyd
Season 1 Review: The production itself is sunny and conducive to a good mood. Coughlan wears well, as does Jason Priestley in the role of the fiancé she puts on hold. Read full review
50
Entertainment WeeklyGillian Flynn
Season 1 Review: The whole ''mystical universe'' business worked for Steve Martin in "L.A. Story," but Coughlan is too perky and lite to seem a believable target for such ''live, love!'' magical messaging. Read full review
50
New York PostLinda Stasi
Season 1 Review: The acting's good and the actors are good-looking. But, really, wouldn't you expect something more cohesive from the folks who brought you "American Beauty?" Read full review
50
USA TodayRobert Bianco
Season 1 Review: Fun is notably absent from Side Order, which strains to be both quippy and profound. Read full review
50
Chicago Sun-TimesDoug Elfman
Season 1 Review: Coughlan finds the nice subtle undertones so Jenny seems more real and less cardboard. Read full review
40
PopMattersCynthia Fuchs
Season 1 Review: The series proceeds to follow Jenny’s remarkably bland course of revelation. Read full review
40
San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa TimesCharlie McCollum
Season 1 Review: Side Order has the most problems. While there are enough appealing moments in Sunday's opening episode to leave viewers with an initial warm and fuzzy feeling, the show simply doesn't stand up to much scrutiny. Read full review
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